Mining
| Title (w/Hyperlink) | Source | Description |
|---|---|---|
National Resources Canada | Infogrpahic on the impact of Canada's Minerals Sector. | |
explainingthefuture.com | Youtube video describing how mining may occur on asteroids in the future. | |
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers | Summary of BC's oil and gas sector. | |
MineralsEd | Youtube video profiling the Myra Falls mining operation on Vancouver Island. | |
Atlas Copco Underground | Youtube video animation that explains the block caving mining method. | |
Canadian Geographic | Online educational resources for all grades. | |
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers | Infographic outlining the economic benefits of Canada's oil and gas sector. | |
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers | Publications for anyone interested in Canada's oil and gas sector. | |
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers | Website full of articles, infographics, interviews, and facts on Canada's oil and gas sector. | |
Earth Science Week | Hands-on activity to simulate drilling into Earth to determine what lies below the surface. | |
Atlas Copco Underground | Youtube video animation that explains the cut and fill mining method. | |
The Economist | Youtube video about the future possibility of mining the ocean floor. | |
Discovery Education | This website offers multiple resources on various topics to do with mining and resources from teacher resource guides to digital explorations. | |
Éléonore - visite virtuelle souterraine / virtual underground tour | Goldcorp | Virtual underground tour of Goldcorp's Éléonore's Gold Mine via ramp and shaft access. |
Kosta Sainis (Endako Mine) | Slideshow presentation on Endako Mine (April 2015). | |
Mining Videos | Youtube video showing the longwall mining method in action. | |
Industrial Mineral Operations in BC – Teacher Information and Student Activity Book | MineralsEd | Teacher information about current industrial mineral operations in BC, includes student activities. |
How a Canadian company will mine the sea bed near Papua New Guinea | News Direct | Youtube video illustrating how the Canadian company Nautilus plans to mine on the ocean floor near Papua New Guinea. |
Nevada Mining Association | Youtube video explaining modern gold mining methods. | |
The Interconnected World of Coal - Elk Valley Coal Corporation | MineralsEd | Youtube video profiling Teck's Elk Valley coal mining operations. |
Minerals Council of Australia | Youtube video animation explaining the longwall coal mining technique. | |
360 Cities | Panoramic view, Italy. | |
Alberta Geological Survey | Minecraft is a popular game that explores 3D worlds and is an excellent way to learn about geology. As part of our commitment to engage with students, teachers, and citizen scientists, we created Minecraft models of some regions of Alberta for exploring geology. | |
Royal Ontario Museum | A game-based learning platform that promotes creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving in an immersive digital environment. | |
Mining Association of BC | Poster series that illustrates the mineral resources that are essential to modern day transporation, communication, medicine, energy, construction and recreation. | |
MineralsEd | A storybook developed for primary social studies featuring the mining community, Elkford in SE BC, and accompanying activity book for students. | |
MineralsEd | Map of current metal, coal and industrial mining operations in BC. | |
Poster depicitng the various types and sizes of Caterpillar machinery used in open pit and underground mining. | ||
MineralsEd | Slideshow depicting the steps in the mining process (with captions) from drilling and blasting to shipping. | |
Anglo American | 25+ common terms and definitions from within the mining industry. | |
explainingthefuture.com | Youtube video describing how mining may occur on the Moon in the future. | |
Minnesota Iron | Youtube video about the importance of iron in our modern day lives. | |
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers | Summary of natural gas development in BC. | |
Breaker Technology | Youtube video animation describing the proposed block caving method to be used at the New Afton mine near Kamloops, BC. | |
NEW-MINE – EU Training Network for Resource Recovery Through Enhanced Landfill Mining | SIM2 KU Lueven | Youtube video about the research being done on mining old landfills and recycling and repurposing the waste using new technologies. |
CAPP | Ride inside an oil sands mine truck and learn about oil sands development and environmental performance. This behind-the-scenes tour will give you an incredible inside look at oil sands operations. | |
CanGeo | Youtube video that looks at the innovation and technology in Canada's oil and natural gas sector. | |
Placer Dome | Colouring book in French that explains what a mine is and how it works. | |
MineralsEd | Youtube video profiling the now closed Quinsam Coal operation on Vancouver Island. | |
MineralsEd | Teacher-written resource unit binder; includes teacher information, lessons and activities. | |
MineralsEd | Youtube video profiling Teck's Highland Valley Copper mining operation near Kamloops, BC. | |
Greg Baiden (Laurentian University) | Video lecture on telerobotic mining technology. | |
Copper Mountain Mining Corp. | Youtube video about the Copper Mountain mine operation. | |
Toronto Star | Youtube video profiling the world's | |
MineralsEd | Intermediate Integrated Resource Unit, Topic E, Geography and Mining in BC | |
Minerals in Your Life | Youtube video illustrating underground coal mining methods, including room and pillar technique, and longwall mining. | |
VITgoldcorp.com | Amazing drone footage of Victoria Gold's Eagle Mine Operation in the Yukon | |
Mineral Products Association | Interactive, animations, photos and video. | |
Placer Dome | Colouring book that explains what a mine is and how it works. |